Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Location: Guwahati
Experience: 3–4+ years
Education: BE/B.Tech or higher in Computer Science or a related field

About Vantage Circle:

Vantage Circle is a leading SaaS platform offering AI-powered employee engagement solutions to top organizations worldwide. We’re growing fast and looking for passionate technologists to help shape scalable backend services that power our products.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer (Backend) with a strong foundation in building high-performance, scalable backend systems. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying critical backend components while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Excellence:
  Design and develop robust, scalable backend systems and APIs, delivering high-quality, well-tested code aligned with industry best practices.
• Architectural Contributions:
  Take ownership of complex backend architecture and systems design; contribute to technology roadmaps that support business objectives.
• Project Leadership:
  Lead end-to-end development of critical features and services with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery.
• Mentorship & Coaching:
  Support junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing to elevate overall team performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Work closely with product managers, designers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to build cohesive and impactful features.
• Problem Solving & Innovation:
  Proactively identify bottlenecks and architectural challenges, and propose/implement innovative solutions to enhance system performance and maintainability.

Preferred Tech Stack:

• Programming Languages: Scala (preferred), Java
• Frameworks: Play Framework or similar Java-based frameworks
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
• Caching/Data Stores: Redis
• Tools: Git, Jenkins CI/CD, Docker (bonus)

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of object-oriented and functional programming paradigms
• Experience in designing RESTful APIs and building scalable microservices
• Good understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with performance tuning and distributed system design
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, agile environment
• Passion for clean code, testing, and continuous improvement